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FA03 MRU

2003 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

133,264 mi
Last recorded133,264 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Relay84,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MRU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 133,264 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

extensive welded repairs to inner & outer Sills

Fail 1 Jun 2026 133,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator support corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sills corroded

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 133,241 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (in door shut) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (rear quatre) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion and poor repairs in various places not within structural point

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 132,929 miles

Excessive underbody welding repairs

Nearside washer jet not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 132,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in sills

extensive welded repairs and undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2023 131,118 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 131,118 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fowling on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal various places under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2022 131,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside n/s/f slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of spring inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of spring inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fowling on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal various places under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 129,828 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 129,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight scratches to screen

Fail 19 Sep 2013 125,388 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight scratches to screen

Pass 17 Aug 2012 118,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 118,596 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 118,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 109,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 101,090 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 101,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 85,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,961 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 81,961 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,655 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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FA03 MRU is a 2003 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 84,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA03 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FA03 MRU is a 2003 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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